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Nickel Daily Intake

Gender Age Intake
1-3 years Male 0.2 mg/day
1-3 years Female 0.2 mg/day
3-7 years Male 0.3 mg/day
3-7 years Female 0.3 mg/day
7-11 years Male 0.6 mg/day
7-11 years Female 0.6 mg/day
11-18 years Male 0.8 mg/day
11-18 years Female 0.8 mg/day
18 years and over Male 1 mg/day
18 years and over Female 1 mg/day

This mineral is a trace element in various vitamins. In the body, it is contained in the blood, brain, kidneys, teeth, bones, skin, and adrenal glands.

Useful Properties

Nickel takes part in many important chemical processes. It is necessary for preventing anemia, increasing absorption of iron, and curing osteoporosis, but all its functions are not established yet.

Nickel Deficiency

The human body needs nickel in very small amounts, so its deficiency has not been seen in people, though it has been reported in animals.

Nickel Side Effects

High doses of nickel can be poisonous and cause lung disorders, various allergies, cancers, and other diseases.

Nickel Absorption

Nuts, beans, seafood, chocolate, grains, and other foods containing this element are usually digested without problems and nickel is easily absorbed too.

Recommendations

If you have any kidney diseases, you should not take nickel supplements. Some people have nickel allergy and can experience health problems after contacts with it.


Nickel Uses

Effective for
Preventing nickel levels in the body from getting too low
Insufficient evidence for
Weak and brittle bones

Top 9 Foods Highest in Nickel

  • Soy beans
  • Peas
  • Nuts
  • Kidney beans
  • Lentils
  • Liver
  • Beef
  • Chocolate
  • Grains